Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Lackawanna County (Scranton), Pennsylvania
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Lackawanna County (Scranton): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Lackawanna County (Scranton)
- North Penn Legal Services — Free civil legal aid in 20 northeastern Pennsylvania counties, including housing and landlord/tenant matters; apply by phone at 877-953-4250 or online at https://www.nplspa.org/apply-now.html.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (serves 47 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties; other counties are served by local bar associations) — 800-932-0311 (select option 2)Initial 30-minute consultation costs no more than $30
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.